1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Maverick | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |